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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-1, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the 645D (40MP) and the K-1 (36MP) is very close but the 645D (Medium format) and K-1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 645D was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 645D scores vs the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax K-1

 645D K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax 645D

 K-1 645D 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2010Fresher by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax K-1

 645D K-1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax 645D comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 645D versus the K-1.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and K-1 is 50 and 55 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and K-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 645D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Street photography camera
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
63
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 Travel photography features
55
weather proofing
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proofing
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (760 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography factors
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (800 per charge)
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax K-1
 Pentax 645DPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645D Pentax K-1
Type Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-03-10 2016-02-17
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7264 x 5440 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 6 151
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1480g (3.26 lbs) 1010g (2.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 96
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 14.6
DXO Low light rating 1262 3280
Other
Battery life 800 images 760 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $4,000 $1,499